Metasurf Direct Drive ?!

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looks like a square index, just like maytech/others do on their hub motors. Thinking about this, it might not be to hard to build your own direct drives.

Take a motor like this: APS 6355S Sensored Outrunner brushless motor 60KV 1700W or this APS 6374S Sensored Outrunner brushless motor 60KV 2800W

Remove the shaft, CNC a part that bolts on the front with a square index, and a part that bolts on the back with either flywheel or kegel adapters. then use a lathe to turn down your trucks to 10mm and file a square index on it.

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well man we had the same idea…that’s what I am doing with my hub, but believe me that is not that simple and cost efficient has you might think.

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Totally believe you, however it would be a cool diy project :stuck_out_tongue:

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Its a pretty cool project, a few on the forum has done it with those motors.

Also some just buy a koowheel motor and make a adapter and longer axle i remember someone did it on a pair of trampa or MBS trucks.

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Is this what Carvon did with the Koowheel hubs for the Exo Pro?

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True, that’s why I am doing it :grin:

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For me this is one of the best diy DD

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yes It’s really well done!

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I did ask for more pictures on the trucks and how the motors connects to the trucks. Stay tune

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Totally agree with @torqueboards here.

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I agree with the man… Multiple price points is a good game, and quality control costs money. I’ve found that in this hobby, a lot of times, even when you buy quality parts there is still high failure rate, because esk8 is a grand abuse of hardware. But quality seems to last longer, so it is often worth the money.

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The modularization bit looks like poor translation… Theres a chinese ESC in there. The owner is trying to get the message across that its easy to swap it out for focboxs if you wanted to.

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I know, I dont expect nothing it was at the beginning when everything looked susipicious :smiley:

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Its good feedback though. I’ll work with them on clearing up the text :slight_smile: thanks

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Back Trucks and Motor Again these are for sale. Site will be updated hopefully this weekend image image

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Arent thin axles something we should be scared of :sweat_smile:

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Pretty sure they are standard axle size… just longer so you get the illusion they are thinner…?

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Agreed, I would like to see a beefier axle on that kind of length.

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well longer also sorta means worse(depends i guess)…

still gonna buy them anyways :crazy_face:

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Owner mentioned he tested these on presses. 200 KG is very conservative rating. I know I will be picking up a pair :wink: could always wait for early adopters result before pulling the trigger

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